Position Summary: Develop, implement and oversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance strategies with regard to program-related licensing standards.

Essential Responsibilities (but not limited to) :

• Develop, implement and oversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance strategies by Department with regard to established licensing regulations as they pertain respectively.
• Initiate development of standard operating procedures for monitoring and auditing of program performance by department.
• Lead the design of monitoring programs to ensure Consumer progress and safety.
• Identify training and educational needs regarding departmental personnel and make recommendations.
• Develop and monitor programs to ensure compliance with (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) HIPAA regulations and OPWDD, or other applicable funding entities regulations.
• Identify and rank areas at risk of non-compliance and recommend strategies to address such issues.
• Develop systems and relationships to support auditing activities in collaboration with the compliance officer; organize panels of experts to assist in reviews and analysis.
• Identify and report general compliance issues that may arise through the work process; write and revise standard operating procedures.
• Review technical publications, articles and abstracts to stay abreast of current regulations and trends, ensure appropriate actions are taken to incorporate necessary revision into workplace environment.
• Develop monthly progress reports by department, add comparisons by previous monthly report and submit to the Executive Director by the first of the following month.
• Consumer Incidents: manage, oversee appropriate documentation, report to oversight agencies as required, incidents, and conduct monthly incident review committee meetings.
• Ensure presence on site during program licensing audits, obtain information for auditors as requested and attend exit conferences.
• Answer audit deficiencies, write Plan of Corrective Action, and ensure program compliance to such plans.
• Research state regulations and compliance guidelines; and knowledgeable in best practices.
• Document quality assurance audit reports and project summaries.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications: Possesses at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program and have at least 3 years of related work experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for 2 of required experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• quality assurance: 3 years (Required)
• OPWDD Quality Assurance: 6 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person